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1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Phoenix, AZ, USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N738YW, is a well-equipped example based at Deer Valley Municipal Airport in Phoenix, Arizona. With an airframe total time of 6,275 hours, it features a notable Air Plains O-360-A4A 180 HP engine upgrade, which has 1,250 hours since major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO. The McCauley two-blade propeller has 240 hours since overhaul. The aircraft is hangared and has logbooks starting in 1994.

The panel has been modernized with a Garmin GMA 350 Digital Audio Panel, a Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com, a Garmin GTR 200B Com radio, and a Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder. It also includes a Davtron...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N738YW
Serial #
17270351

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
954 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,275 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,250 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
240 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Logbooks start in 1994
Inspection Status
Annual due Nov 2026. ELT due Nov 2026.

Avionics

Audio

Garmin GMA 350 - GMA Digital Audio Panel

Comms

Garmin GNC 255 - GNC Nav/Com Radio and GTR Com Radio

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - Listed as 'ADS-B and Out' but only out device listed. GTX transponder is combined ADS-B in/out solution.

GPS

No GPS mentioned

Transponder

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder

Additional Equipment

Chronometer

Davtron - Chronometer

ELT

Artex 406 - ELT

Gross Weight Increase

Gross Weight Increase (2550lb)

Ballistic Parachute

BRS - BRS Ballistic Parachute System

Shoulder Harnesses

BRS Shoulder Harnesses

Rudder Trim

Factory Rudder Trim

Sun Visors

Tinted Sun Visors

Battery

Concord - Battery

Modification

Air Plains - 180hp Engine Upgrade and Gross Weight Increase

Ballistic Parachute System

BRS - BRS Ballistic Parachute System

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Black Leather Seating with Fabric Inserts and Grey Carpet. Original Side Panels.
Exterior Notes
Overall Oxford White with Grey and Black Accent Striping.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4A
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 2-Blade Propeller

Asking Price

$179,000

Aircraft Location

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 7, 2026: $179,000 - trade-a-plane

May 7, 2026: $179,000 - controller

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First Seen: May 7, 2026

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Asking Price

$179,000